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119-year-old message in a bottle discovered behind crown decoration at Edinburgh’s King’s Theatre
A 119-year-old message in a bottle has been discovered behind an ornate crown decoration at Edinburgh's King's Theatre. Theatre photographer and historian Mike Hume was...
Metal detectorists unearth hoard of 15th century coins in Scottish Borders
Two metal detectorists have unearthed a hoard of 15th century coins in the Scottish Borders. Keith Young and Lisa Stephenson discovered 30 gold and silver...
Sharks and 30ft waves: The deadly risks facing three Scots on a 14,000km Pacific row
For most people, shark-infested waters, mammoth waves, and fish that can pierce a boat’s hull would be the stuff of nightmares. But for Jamie, Ewan,...
Tributes paid to Scottish crime writer Denzil Meyrick who has died aged 59
The bestselling author Denzil Meyrick has died, aged 59, peacefully at his home in Loch Lomond, his agent and publisher have announced. Denzil Meyrick, who...
Rare autographed letter to Queen Elizabeth I from possible love interest sells for £33k
An extremely rare autographed letter to Queen Elizabeth I from her lifelong friend and possible love interest, Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, has been sold...
Treasures gifted to Orcadian naval officer Captain James Moodie returned to Orkney after 300 years
Centuries-old weapons owned by Orcadian naval officer Captain James Moodie have been gifted to the people of Orkney by his family. Three stunning Ottoman weapons...
Skipinnish oak represents UK in European Tree of the Year contest
A spectacular oak tree hidden for decades within a conifer plantation and named after Scottish band Skipinnish is representing the UK in the European Tree...
Megan Boyd: The life of the world’s most famous salmon fly-dresser
Nick Lindsay, Chairman of the Clyne Heritage Society, takes a look at the life of world famous salmon fly-dresser Megan Boyd, as plans for a...
